Ikorodu Division Youth Voice

Prince Samson Bisiriyu, aspirant for Lagos State House of Assembly for the seat of Ikorodu Constituency 1 has congratulated Mr. Gbolahan Ogunleye on his emergence as the APC flag bearer for Ikorodu Constituency 1 at the Lagos State House of Assembly in the 2023 general elections. Bisiriyu in a statement on Friday in Ikorodu, called for formidable unity among party members so that APC would emerged winner in the contest in 2023. Gbolahan Ogunleye polled 38 out of 55 votes to defeat other aspirants and emerged as the party’s candidate during the primaries held at Ikorodu West Secretariat. Samson Bisiriyu commended the party leadership, stakeholders and members for ensuring a peaceful primary election. He urged all party faithful to support Gbolahan's candidature in the interest of the party and the people of Ikorodu. "Though we have every reason to fault the process of the election as progressive Youth but since our apex leaders and delegates have spoken.  "For ...

On Monday, 23rd May, 2023, the Youth wing of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ikorodu Local Government had parley with all aspirants for Ikorodu Constituency 1 at the Lagos State House of Assembly under the aegis of the party. Prince Samson Bisiriyu was part of those aspirants who graced the occasion. He honoured the invitation of the APC Youth Leaders in Ikorodu Division led by Comrade Babatunde Oyesanya (T.O.D), which comprises of youth leaders in all the 19 wards of Ikorodu Division. The event was an interactive session held at the hall of Ikorodu Local Government Secretariat. Samson Bisiriyu seized the opportunity to discuss about his S.U.R.E agenda and youth inclusiveness in governance with the youth leaders who are also delegates in the House of Assembly primaries slated for May 26. The event also afforded Samson Bisiriyu to remind the various youth leaders of his impact amongst all calibre of youths in Ikorodu as a private citizen while ...

Center for posterity.ng held an advocacy meeting with the people of Ikorodu community, Ikorodu, Lagos state to discuss people's participation in government. The total number of attendees were 35; 28 women and 7 men. It should be noted that the meeting was sponsored by Budgit Foundation. This is the second phase of the meeting, the first  phase was with the Market Men and Women leaders.  Project Director,  Center for posterity.ng, Oduloye  Funmilayo, orientated the people on the need to be involved and participate in governance, i.e; monitoring of government projects, participate in elections and ask for their leaders to be transparent and accountable. The people complained about their inability to get the PVC registration done. Mr. Anigilaje Yemi asked; if they noticed an abandoned project or a due project that is yet to be completed, who should they report to? Miss Funmilayo answered him by saying they can report to the Center for...

Can we just for the sake of coming generation, the children that will be denied of quality education, good health, good roads and progress of our community appeal to our delegates to vote for competency, not for currency 💲💵 or personal compensation. The currency can only speak and make us happy for one day. But the competency will make us happy for all days. Give me, Samson Bisiriyu an opportunity to bring the best for our Children and Community as your candidate for Ikorodu Constituency I at the Lagos State House of Assembly. I may not have the money and godfathers but I have a good heart, strength, vision and passion to bring best to our Community. I have done it for our Youths in terms of development and financial emancipation as a Youth Leader, and I am ready to make the change for our Community.

As gender inclusiveness, Anita Nse Joshua, a medical doctor, is the director-general of the Samson Bisiriyu Campaign Organization (SABCO). Samson Bisiriyu, a Lagos House of Assembly aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), formally declared his intention to run for the seat of Ikorodu Constituency 1 at his official declaration after purchasing the party's expression of interest and nomination forms. Born on the 11th, November 1990, Anita Nse Joshua hails from Akwa-Ibom state while Ikorodu remains her place of birth and a place she has lived all her life. She had her Bachelor of Science in Medical Physiotherapy from Middlesex University, London, England. Anita had her Advance Diploma in software engineering at Aptech Computer Education, Ghana.  She also added an Advance Diploma in Plant and Human body therapy from Medipro Institute, Accra, Ghana. Addressing the audience at the event, Anita Joshua said her appointment as the campaign DG is a historic achievement and a turning...

It's no news that electioneering activities have begun in all the 36 States of the federation, in full preparation for the 2023 general elections.  Lagos State, the Centre of Excellence is not left out in this exercise. In the past few days, posters of different aspirants vying for various political offices are seen in the nook and crannies of the state.  Prince Samson Bisiriyu, the former Director of Ikorodu Division Youth Initiative (IDYI) and aspirant for the Lagos State House of Assembly, Ikorodu Constituency 1 has pleaded with delegates of the great party to shun the thought of selling their votes to political kingpins.  He made the remarks while addressing a group of journalists and party stakeholders at the APC Secretariat in Ikorodu Local Government Area of Lagos State ahead of the party's primary elections, assuring that his representation would ensure the betterment and productivity of all constituents in all ramifications if ...

Wednesday, 6th of April, 2022. Center for Posterity.ng held an advocacy meeting with the leaders of the men and women in Ikorodu to discuss peoples' participation in government. The meeting which was sponsored by Budgit foundation had in attendance, 35 people;  30 women and 5 men. Oduloye Funmilayo, Center for posterityng project director told participants to be involved in government, i.e; monitor government projects, participate in elections and hold their leaders accountable at all times. The market leaders complained about their inability to get the PVC registration done, that they have been going to the INEC office but they were telling them to come back and it is stressful. They also promised to participate in governance by monitoring the government projects and their yearly budget. The Iyaloja General of Ikorodu, Alhaja Taofikat Allison requested for the PVC registration to be brought to the market, in order for the exercise to be seamless for market men and women in Ikorodu...

Three leading youth aspirants for Lagos State House of Assembly, Ikorodu Constituency 1, namely; Samson Bisiriyu (Igbega Ikorodu), Eniola Adeyemi (Wake-Up) and Bolaji Isikalu (IBO) yesterday held a closed door meeting to discuss areas of possible collaboration and to also ensure a youth emerge as the flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming primaries of the party.  The trio who are all under age 40 have obtained and submitted their respective expression of interest and nomination forms in readiness for the upcoming primaries slated for May 22, 2022. It should be noted that out of the over 17 aspirants who indicated interest in Ikorodu Constituency 1 about 8 of them already purchased expression of interest and nomination forms as at the time of writing this report.

The friends and associates of Prince Samson Bisiriyu on Sunday, 8th May, 2022, presented a nomination form and expression of interest form to a frontline aspirant, Prince Samson Bisiriyu, contesting as member of House of Assembly, Ikorodu constituency 1, Lagos State. The presentation of the form which was formally presented by Godwin Oke and Prince Kareem, close allies of Samson Bisiriyu, was said to be done in solidarity to Samson's ambition. In his speech, Godwin said, “Samson has been a very dedicated friend for years. Many of us who had grew up together knew ourselves back then. Over the years, we had seen how impactful we all could be to the society, particularly as we all contribute our own quota to the development of our society. Samson is one of those always coming to the table with ideas and ways of solving societal problems, especially as it affects the youth” He stressed further that; "In Ikorodu Division Youth Initiative (IDYI), Samson was one of those ...

In what appears as another fish in the golden basket, Samson Bisiriyu has been conferred with a national recognition as the Most Outstanding Youth Development Advocate for his tremendous impact on youth and community development. The awardee who also doubles as the aspirant for Ikorodu Constituency 1 at the Lagos State House of Assembly come 2023 has before this period been involved in numerous activities poised to develop human capital and to ensure every single youth in his immediate community are fortified with necessary skills capable of making them financially independent. This award is in recognition of Samson's hard work, efforts and a fearless spirit. He earned this title on a meritorious ground and it serves as a reminder for his dedication towards youth development. All of us at Ikorodu Division Youth Voice (IDYV) congratulate him as he is such a wonderful personality, everything would have been better if more people were like him. We are truly proud of this I...

A group of friends and associates of Prince Samson Bisiriyu has raised the sum of N1.2 Million for the purchase of expression of interest and nomination forms for Samson Bisiriyu to contest for the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Ikorodu Constituency 1 at the 2023 general election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress(APC). With the 2023 general elections, the coast seems clear for Samson Bisiriyu to win the primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) without obstacles as his popularity has swollen. He has positively touched several lives through several programmes and empowerment for youths, students, widows and persons with disabilities in Ikorodu. "We the friends and associates of Samson Bisiriyu (aspirant for Lagos State House of Assembly Ikorodu Constituency I) are ready to purchase the nomination and expression of interest forms for our aspirant. "The Youths must be represented in the coming general election and represent the inter...